Alcohol beverage writers are to be certified as experts by an agency of the state before they can receive product samples, which it limits to three bottles per brand.

Sec. 54-409. Drinking during public meetings. (a) It shall be unlawful for councilmembers, board or commission members, directors, and employees of the city, or any other person, to consume alcoholic beverages in the council chamber or any other public meeting room or facility owned, rented or leased by the city during any public meeting as…